The building of the Basilica started in 1865 and was finished in 1880. In 1912 the church was made a basilica. The end of the restauration (1954-1987) meant the real completion of the impressive basilica. The architects of this masterpiece are P.J.H. Cuypers and G.J. van Swaay. The pastor during the construction was W. Hellemons

Kapel van de Broeders van Saint Louis
In the centre of Oudenbosch the Big Chapel of the former boys school "Institute Saint Louis" can be found. This institute was led by the Congregation of Brothers of Aloysius Gonzaga; better-known as Brothers of Saint Louis. The Chapel was completed in 1865 and was designed by Brother Th. Florschutz,